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Top Row: Chris Larsen, Joyce Barrett, Jessica Walters, Renee McGowan, Peter Monaghan Bottom Row: Sara Khan, Amanda Barth, Eileen Pugsley, Pam Luka, Chris Gladish
Student Services Phone: (630) 942-7461 Phone: (630) 942-7475
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About Our Department |
The office of Student Services oversees a number of important areas affecting student success within our building. At Glenbard West our social workers, school psychologists, speech pathologist and nurses all provide services to our students so that they can maintain a focus on education and growth. The office of Student Services also oversees the Dean's Office and coordinates police services for the school. In addition, student activities are run out of this office. Our school prides itself on being a place where young people learn in an inviting and exciting environment - one that provides a multitude of activities and athletics. Our responsibility is to help our students reach their potential while they spend four engaging years with us.
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Chris Larsen, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal of Student Services Ms. Larsen has worked at Glenbard West since 2007. She works on many tasks throughout her twelve month schedule. These include the Arts/Activity Display, the Castle Keys Handbook, clubs/ activities coordination, fee waivers and free/reduced lunch, graduation, Matter of Pride awards, quarterly departmental recognition awards, and residency. Ms. Larsen is an INSPRA Communication Award recipient and a 2011 Distinguished Service Award Recipient and an integral part of the Student Services team.
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Christine Gladish, Administrative Secretary to Guidance Mrs. Gladish has worked at Glenbard West since December of 2009. She is currently working as Admin Support for Student Services and Guidance. She attended Augustana College, receiving her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology. She received a Master's Degree from Keller Graduate School with a concentration in Finance. Prior to coming to West, Mrs. Gladish worked in the corporate world for 20+ years in Customer Service Management. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at West, working with the students. Email: christine_gladish@glenbard.org, 630-942-7569
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Team Member Bios |
Dean: Coan Counselors: Weincek Sieck Lubiniecki |
Amanda Barth, Student Services Interventionist Ms. Barth has worked at Glenbard West since 2012 as a Student Services Interventionist working with students, staff, parents, and teachers to meet a variety of student needs. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology for her Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S) in School Psychology. She has trained in schools ranging from preschool to high school and completed her internship at Glenbard South High School. Email: amanda_barth@glenbard.org. 630-942-7742
Renee McGowan, School Social Worker Ms. McGowan has worked as a School Social Worker at Glenbard West since 2007. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is fluent in Spanish. She attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and received her Master’s Degree in Social Administration in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. Ms. McGowan has trained in schools ranging from elementary to high schools and completed her internship at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in Oak Park, IL. Email: renee_mcgowan@glenbard.org. 630-942-7457
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Dean: Griggs Counselors: Bergantino Rubino Culloton |
Joyce Barrett, School Psychologist Ms. Barrett has been a school psychologist at West since 2004. Earlier, she completed her internship at West and then spent thirteen years as a school psychologist at Waubonsie Valley High School, District 204. Ms. Barrett received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Fine Arts from University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and her Master of Arts Degree in School Psychology from Governors State University. Subsequent training was completed in Family Systems Theory from the Institute of Juvenile Research at University of Illinois, Chicago. Email: joyce_barrett@glenbard.org. 630-942-7458
Jessica Walters, School Social Worker Ms. Walters has been a social worker at Glenbard West since 2001. She was the social work intern at West in the 98-99 school year and then worked at the Department of Corrections as a therapist for 2 years prior to returning back. Ms. Walters received her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University. She has a Master’s Degree in School Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a second Master’s from Northern Illinois University in the area of Educational Administration. Email: jessica_walters@glenbard.org. 630-942-7454
Pam Luka, Speech and Language Pathologist Mrs. Luka has worked at Glenbard West since 2000 as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Prior to that she worked at Glenbard East in the same role starting with District 87 in 1997. Before working in the high school setting she worked full time as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Jay Stream Middle school in Carol Stream IL from 1994-1997. Mrs. Luka received her bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology from Elmhurst College and has a masters of science degrees in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Illinois State University.
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Dean: Sotiropoulos Counselors: Neberz Vega-Rodriguez |
Eileen Pugsley, School Psychologist Ms. Pugsley has worked at West since 2008. Prior to that, she worked in Ohio as a preschool teacher, and then a Student Services Coordinator in a private school and at Shaker Heights High School as a school psychologist. She received her bachelor's Degree in English and Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and her Master's Degree in education and her Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in school psychology from Kent State University. She also holds a master's in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University. Email: eileen_pugsley@glenbard.org. 630-942-7445
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